Bridal Boot Camp: Wedding Weight Loss

6 Ways to Lose Weight Naturally Before Your Wedding

You may be shedding calories without even knowing it—here’s how to turn your prewedding jitters into your weight loss secret weapon

Make Stress Your Secret Weapon

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No one said preparing for a wedding is easy. With all those errands, fittings, and the stress of trying to make everyone happy, you’re one late RSVP away from downing a six-tiered chocolate cake. But the prenuptial madness doesn’t have to be a bad thing. In fact, it can yield some pretty positive results.

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“Brides-to-be are inadvertently doing a lot of things to increase their success for weight loss,” says Alice Burron, a personal trainer and spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise. “A wedding can be the ultimate reason for someone to get in shape and feel great. It’s a tangible goal. And the bride is held accountable—everyone is watching—and she’s motivated.”

Here’s a roundup of prewedding annoyances any bride can relate to, and advice on how to use them to maximize weight loss.